How many syllables in “contingent”?
syllables in "contingent"
Word details
Syllables
3
con · tin · gent
Letters
10
c · o · n · t · i · n · g · e · n · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “contingent”
The word “contingent” contains 3 syllables, divided as con · tin · gent. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "contingent" have?
"contingent" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "contingent" into syllables?
"contingent" is divided into syllables as: con · tin · gent.
What is the Scrabble score for "contingent"?
The Scrabble score for "contingent" is 13 points.
Using “contingent” in writing
Three-syllable words like "contingent" (con · tin · gent) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “contingent” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “contingent”
The letters in “contingent” can be rearranged to spell one other word: contenting.